This book is an guide
to the design and installation of outside plant fiber optic
cabling networks. It was written as a reference book for
instructors and students in classes aimed at FOA certification
as well as a reference for anyone working in the field. This
book offers expansive coverage on the components and processes
of fiber optics as used in all outside plant applications and
installation practices. Underground, buried, aerial and
submarine/underwater installations are covered in detail as is
specialized testing for extreme long distance networks. Fiber to
the home is given special treatment in an appendix where these
new generation networks are described in detail.

This book is part of
the set of the new FOA fiber optic reference guides
including:

The FOA has always tried to provide the world with sources of
technically correct, unbiased information on fiber optics using
both print and electronic media. The
FOA Online Reference Guide on the FOA website is probably
the largest and most used reference site on fiber optics on the
Internet. The FOA Online Reference Guide provides a
readily-accessed reference for FOA certifications for those
schools using electronic texts. For those who prefer printed
materials, we offer this book, a basic reference for fiber
optics and a study guide for FOA certifications. Supplementary
materials with even more depth on many subjects, of course, will
be on the FOA website.

The new FOA book uses
state-of-the-art "publish on demand" technology where the book
is printed when you order it using the latest printing
technology. This new technology is less expensive than
conventional publishing plus the cost of inventory is no longer
an issue for books. We can update the book easily to keep up
with new technology, applications, and FOA programs. And using a
web ordering and delivery system saves even more costs
associated with the overhead and distribution of a conventional
publisher. The FOA, a real non-profit organization working for
the good of the industry, is passing these savings directly on
to you!

Companion Curriculum
The FOA Reference Guide To Outside Plant Fiber Optics has a
companion curriculum available from the FOA for trainers who
want an instructor's guide, PowerPoint Slides, Student Lab
manuals, etc. Here is more information on FOA
Curriculum.

About the Author
Jim Hayes, current FOA President, has over 30 years experience
in the fiber optic communications industry as an technologist,
entrepreneur and trainer. He is a co-founder of the FOA, author
of several textbooks on fiber optics and a columnist for several
trade magazines.